Talking & First Words
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Too Talkative Kindergartener
Asked by J.P. from Sharon
on May 18, 2009
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My son has had a horrible year in kindergarten, primarily because he won't BE quiet. lol
I've always enjoyed his chattiness, our whole family are just talkers. And h...
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- Can I suggest the book, "Bringing up Boys" by Dobson.
- You know what they say: If it's not one thing it's another! I have a chatty Kindergarten kid (at home) who clams up at school. I'm always reminding him "speak up" ...
- Hi J. P, Do you take your son to church? That is an excellent way to teach him how to be quiet. Just wanted to know. Good luck. D.
Son Won't Talk!
Asked by E.K. from Chicago
on July 2, 2008
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Hi Moms,
My son is 14 months old tomorrow (July 2nd) and he doesn't talk! He says "Mama" only when he's very upset about something and it doesn't sound intentional to...
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- Boys tend to be a little slower talking than girls. The fact that he understands you, and uses non verbal communication is great. If you are worried, talk to your pedi...
- Maybe it's his hearing my cousin had the same problem at that age his ma took him to the dr. and he had earplugs etc. had miner surgery and now he is 23yrs.old and hea...
- Hi E., Have you talked with your doctor about your concerns! Not saying it is the same issue but check out this story of the beautiful little boy that I saw on t...
Talking Limited
Asked by W.K. from Harrisburg
on January 19, 2009
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Good Morning! My son is 25 months old and talks somewhat...he can say about 20 - 30 words, trys to say his ABCs and also trys to count. My son likes me and my husban...
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- W., My son was in the same boat a few months ago. We contacted early childhood intervention and are THRILLED that we did. For no charge (no matter how much you make...
- My son is the same way. He's 2 1/2 now and is just now starting to say 3 & 4 word sentences. He's definitely behind other kids in his class at daycare, but he's quic...
- Hi W.! No way!! You should not be worried for an instant! Every child develops language at their own pace...just like potty training. Can he follow two or more ste...
What to Do with Talking Back
Asked by J.S. from St. Louis
on August 20, 2007
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I have a 5 year old who has been responding with "I hate you" everytime he is told "no." We originally decided we would ignore the behavior hoping it would go away--t...
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- J., I would absolutely address it immediatelly and tell them that it is inappropriate and unacceptable behavior, that it is disrespective and rude behavior and then...
- I had a similar problem a while back. Best response I found was to say nothing, go to the kitchen sink get the handsoap, walk over to him and put it in his mouth. It...
- My son is also 5 and we are having the SAME battle. We started putting soap in his mouth after taking things away and time out did not help. This seems to be working s...
Toothfairy Talk
Asked by J.R. from St. Louis
on June 11, 2009
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My newly 8 Year old daughter has a loose tooth (not the first one) and as we were talking about it the other day she said she was going to leave a note with the tooth ...
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- My opinion from my heart is that if she did not point blank ask you I would milk it as long as I can, either print a picture of a fairy OR leavea note that says my ide...
- If she already suspects it's you, it's time to tell her the truth. You don't want her to believe you would lie to her, do you ? She will ask about Santa too. Here's w...
- Hi J., I have sort of brought the idea up that all these characters have helpers (like all the Santa's all over town) and that sometimes mommies and daddies are hel...
Someone to Talk To
Asked by D.W. from Allentown
on April 2, 2007
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I have an 11 year old daughter who has Type 1 Diabetes. I am trying to find other kids who may have the same thing that she could talk to because I think she is becomi...
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- Hello! I live in Clayton, NJ.My son was diagnosed almost 4 yrs. ago at the age of 9. He is turning 13 tomorrow. We have a tough time sometimes with him not telling us ...
- hi D., my name is L. im 33. i have 2 kids jasmine 12 and willie 15. they dont have diabetes, but jasmine has adhd and bi-polar and willie has adhd and depression. i ki...
- Hi D.: My son also has diabetes type 1 and he was diagnosed when he was 13. I don't know where you are getting treated for it but we go to CHOP. We have been to b...
"Potty Talk"
Asked by K.G. from Burlington
on May 23, 2011
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I have had it. My four delights in testing my husband and I with his "potty talk". I have tried time-outs, ignoring it, taking favorite toys or activities away, but ...
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- I have found that ignoring words and talk that aren't desireable seems to work the best. When my then one-year-old took up the use of the word "sh*t", constantly, I j...
- Try letting him play in the bathroom when he talks like that. Tell him potty talk belongs only in the potty (bathroom).
- Maybe if you replace the songs with another ... we found word replacement worked for us when my son was picking up some potty language ... he does not make up songs ab...
"The Big Talk"
Asked by L.R. from Chicago
on May 6, 2008
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Has anyone had great success with talking to your children about sex? What was the age this process began? I have heard that 8 is the "right" time, but my daughter i...
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- Check with your pediatrician if they run any classes through their hospital. Lake Forest Hospital runs a great class for moms and daughters called "changing bodies, ...
- I think that this shouldn't be a one-time talk, but an ongoing discussion. This is a great opportunity not only about explaining what's going to happen to her body (p...
- I had that talk with my daughter when she was 8 almost 9. What I found that helped a lot and made it easier for her to understand what the book that American Girl put...
When Did You Have 'The Talk' with Your Kids
Asked by J.S. from Raleigh
on March 28, 2008
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My son, 7, is starting to show an interest in physical pleasures. He's noticing pretty girls, when there is a kissing scene on a TV show (even the Disney ones) he get...
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- I have a 4 yr old daughter and 6 yr old son. We have talked about private parts and defined those as anything a bathing suit covers. We only allow them to kiss each ...
- Mary, I think you did a fantastic job of talking to "both" your kids on this subject. As a child growing up and as a mother, I never kept these things secretive fro...
- I had the talk with my son when he was about 9 or 10. These days you have to start early because kids are learning so much from their friends that it is crazy. I think...
My Husband Is Not Talking to Me, AGAIN...
Asked by R.S. from New York
on October 24, 2009
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I have a 2 year old son who I recently pulled out of day care because of concerns I was having with the staff (did not like how they treated my son and other children,...
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- I know I am late, but have you looked into a Kindercare or other similar chain childcare that has a good reputation? I have my son in a different chain like that and a...
- Old school hip hop- RIGHT ON! But as to your question - Gee, it's sounds like your husband's being a jerk- I'm sorry about that. Do you live in Manhattan? I have m...
- I feel your pain. I too have a husband that will "go silent" for days or even weeks at a time. There is NO use in pushing it will only "encourage" him to maintain his ...
